Praying Mantis Fist
Southern Shaolin Praying Mantis Fist imitated mantis action, paw spreading, arms spinning. Its southern style characteristic was clear obvious. This program covered training method, routine practice, application demonstrations. Training methods mainly focused on accuracy and penetrating force through lifting stub, hitting river sand, grapping iron sandbag with hands. Routine contained 27 movements, hardness within softness, unpredictable movements, long short range combat coverage. Rigidity mixed with flexibility. Sudden forces. The steady pace, flexible body, quick movements are the advantages of the form.
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